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PollywoodJun 21, 2021

Raftaar is the first Indian artist to accept cryptocurrency as payment

Rapper, music composer, reality show host Raftaar recently stated that as part of his performance charge he will accept cryptocurrency rather than cash. He is the first Indian artist to accomplish so. Raftaar stated that he has always admired blockchain technology and that being able to take payments using the same technology is a dream come true for him. He has already begun accepting cryptocurrency payments for his upcoming concert in July. At the International arena, global musicians like 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, G-Eazy, Sia, Fall Out Boy, the Backstreet Boys, and Lana Del Rey are already tak
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PollywoodJun 21, 2021

Hardeep Grewal announces his debut film

Punjabi singer, songwriter and composer Hardeep Grewal of 40 Kille, Platinum, Jutti Jhar ke fame is all set for his Punjabi film debut. Hardeep Grewal took to his social media account to share the debut film Tunka Tunka’s poster. The film will hit the theatres on July 16, 2021. Hardeep also shared a post along with the poster, which read- "Friends, with the grace of god i am sharing the first poster of my debut punjabi movie “Tunka Tunka”. It all started in year 2017 and since then i have sacrificed my everything for this project. We have not revealed anything to anyone till now due to
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PollywoodJun 21, 2021

When it is raining glitters for Sidhu Moosewala

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s music album MooseTape is already winning hearts. Recently, the singer posted a stunning video on his social media account. This video is of a fan, San B who made Sidhu’s portrait out of 18,500 crystals. This took the fan roughly 300 hours to complete this picture. Sharing the video clip Moosewala wrote- "sidhu_moosewala. THANKS TO MY BROTHER @artbysanb FOR THIS MASTERPIECE#MOOSETAPESEASON".
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PollywoodJun 17, 2021

Most of the time we get stuck: Diljit Donsajh

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has been tight-lipped about the genre or any specific detail about his upcoming music album. Taking to the microblogging website, Diljit revealed a little bit about his upcoming album. “Most of the time we get stuck in our own dream world. Our ancestors have taught us a lot but you will understand when you yourself get encountered every day brings a new experience. It takes time to get used to reality. New album new me,” read Diljit's post. Diljit will be seen in the upcoming film ‘Honsla Rakh’, starring him, Shehnaaz Gill, Shinda Grewal, and Sonam
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PollywoodJun 16, 2021

Meet Pollywood’s ‘Fufad Ji’

Punjabi actor Binnu Dhillon has started shooting for the first leg of his upcoming Punjabi film Fufad Ji. The film is directed by Pankaj Batra, whereas Suresh Beesaveni is handling the photography (DOP) of this film. Binnu took to his social media handle to share news about this project. He shared a picture with the cast along with a caption that read- “With all your blessings starting my Dream project @fuffadji day one.” Binnu has a good number of films in his kitty including Gol Gappe, Welcome Bhua Ji, Bhoot Ji, carry On Jatta 3 and more.
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PollywoodJun 15, 2021

Punjabi singer Imran Khan arrested by Kapurthala police

Punjabi Singer Imran Khan, popularly known as Khan Saab, a resident of Preet Nagar in Phagwara, was arrested by the Kapurthala police for hosting a party, in violation of the Covid guidelines. Khan Saab, who was arrested along with three of his accomplices, present at the same party, has been currently let off on bail. An FIR was lodged by the Kapurthala police here against four persons by name, while the rest of them remain unidentified. Khan Saab (27) was arrested along with Harpreet Singh (28), Dilbar Mohammed (31), and Ijaz (23), who were also seen at the party along with him. The arrests
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PollywoodJun 15, 2021

Sidhu Moosewala's debut film 'Yes I Am Student' coming soon

Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's debut film, ‘Yes I Am Student’ was originally scheduled to be released in 2019, however that date was pushed back due to Covid-19. Now, the director of the film, Tarnvir Singh Jagpal, and Sidhu Moosewala have taken to social media to announce the release date of the film, which is October 22, 2021. In his story, Tarnvir wrote- “Covid situation normal hon the! Yes, I am student releasing on 22 Oct 2021 worldwide”. He tagged Sidhu Moosewala, Mandy Takhar, The Kidd, Gold Media, Deep Gold Media, Jaidev Kumar, and Dense Pro in the post. The script of the mo
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PollywoodJun 15, 2021

Deep Sidhu drugged by someone!

Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu has been in the news since the beginning of farmer's protests. And now, he has shared alarming news on his social media, claiming that someone had given him drugs and that he was not feeling well as a result of it. Deep Sidhu shared a Facebook post where he wrote- "Someone has drugged me by giving me some suspicious substance, I’m not feeling well, I don’t know who is doing it, on the other hand I stand here alone against all political and social odds, now my safety and security has become a serious concern for my family(I am sharing this in order t
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PollywoodJun 14, 2021

Who is carrying this ‘Ruffal’

Punjabi film writer-director Baljeet Noor shared the first look poster of his upcoming Punjabi film, Ruffal. The film stars Dheeraj Kumar, Pali Sandhu, Asish Duggal, Hobby Dhaliwal, Neetu Pandher, Savinder vicky, Jeet Bhangu, Jaggi Bhangu, Sanjeev Kaler, Mahavir Bhullar, Sunita Dhir, Gurpreet Toti, Paramvir Singh and Malkit Malanga. The movie will be produced by Kuldeep Dhaliwal USA and Kulwinder Gill. The release date of the film hasn’t been finalised yet! Actor Dheeraj took to his Instagram account to share the update, “jadon jamme san, gudti ch vair miley ne’’.

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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Surrey Mourns the Loss of Beloved Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jwanda: A Heartfelt Farewell

Jasmine Singh The Punjabi music industry is in mourning following the passing of Rajvir Jwanda, who had been on a ventilator for the last 11 days. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the continent, with condolences pouring in from fans and fellow artists alike. From Surrey to Calgary, Brampton to Winnipeg, Punjabi communities are coming together to honor the legacy of a singer who meant so much to them. Gatherings are being held in various cities, where fans reminisce about the joy Rajvir's music brought to their lives. His songs were the highlight of every celebration, whethe
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PollywoodOct 09, 2025

Actor-bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman dies at 42

Popular Jalandhar-based bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman (42) passed away during treatment at Fortis Hospital in Amritsar this evening. Jalandhar-based bodybuilder Harminder Dullowal said that Ghuman had a muscle rupture in the chest area and had gone to Amritsar for treatment. “We had never expected that he would meet this fate. It is very difficult to accept this loss,” he said. Transitioning to cinema, Ghuman made his Punjabi film debut with ‘Kabaddi Once More’ in 2012 and later appeared in Bollywood films such as ‘Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans’ (2014) and ‘Marjaa
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BollywoodOct 08, 2025

Inside the Mind of a Monster: Watching Ed Gein Was a Study I Didn’t Expect to Survive

Series Review Jasmine Singh After Dahmer and The Menendez Brothers, I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to watch another monster unfold on screen. Netflix had been pushing Monster: The Ed Gein Story into my recommendations every time I logged in—like it knew I was circling the edge of clicking. And as a student of social anthropology, especially interested in the grey zone where psychology meets society, I wondered: What could I possibly learn from watching another broken man commit unthinkable acts? Eventually, curiosity won. Or maybe it was academic guilt. Either way, I pressed play—and
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PollywoodOct 08, 2025

Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda dies, days after road accident

Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda died on October 8, 2025, at the age of 35, after battling injuries from a serious motorcycle accident. The accident occurred on September 27 near Baddi, Himachal Pradesh.Jawanda's motorcycle reportedly collided with stray cattle that suddenly came onto the road as he was traveling to Shimla. The news of Jawanda's death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow artists, and political figures.
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PollywoodOct 06, 2025

Godday Godday Chaa 2 Trailer Promises Riotous Gender Showdown, Laughter, and Cultural Commentary

Punjabis are eagerly awaiting another hearty dose of laughter as the trailer for Godday Godday Chaa 2, starring Ammy Virk and Tania, has finally been unveiled. The film teases a comical and thought-provoking battle of the sexes that’s sure to leave audiences in splits. Following in the footsteps of the original Godday Godday Chaa a film that not only won a National Award but also received an overwhelming response overseas, especially in Punjabi-rich cities like Surrey, Calgary, Brampton, Langley, and Winnipeg the sequel promises to build on that momentum with even more entertainment. Thi